Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Bureau of Industry and Security•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Technology Advisory Division, Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS), Office of the Under Secretary (OUS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), within the Department of Commerce. The role conducts studies of telecommunications, computer engineering and science, information security, cybersecurity, and related technical data to identify potential technology vulnerabilities and evaluate mitigation techniques and strategies. With general guidance from senior officials, the Computer Engineer develops regulatory policy, evaluates trade-related matters including imports and exports, and helps resolve technical and policy disputes. The position reviews previous regulatory and policy cases for precedent, resolves interagency issues, prepares technical analyses for interagency committees, and represents the Office and Department at interagency meetings. It also serves as an Office liaison with industries on technology and services under Department of Commerce jurisdiction, incorporating U.S. industry economic and regulatory concerns into regulations. The role addresses complex questions from peers, government agencies, professional organizations, industries, and the public, drawing on engineering skills and risk-mitigation approaches used by regulatory bodies such as the EAR, CFIUS, and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector. This announcement may also be used to fill other Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity), GS-0854-14, full-performance-level positions in the Department of Commerce in the same geographic location or local commuting area, with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance; required investigations and clearances must be completed before placement.
Successful completion of a background investigation, which may include a credit check and review of financial issues, certain criminal offenses, and illegal drug use or possession.
One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal Service or its non-Federal equivalent.
Specialized experience applying computer engineering principles, techniques, and practices to analyze, design, test, or evaluate complex computer systems in areas such as software development, computer networking, telecommunications, cybersecurity, or internet-connected devices.
Specialized experience conducting technical studies and evaluating technical data to investigate potential technology vulnerabilities, analyze system characteristics, and evaluate mitigation techniques and strategies.
Specialized experience preparing and presenting technical analyses, reports, and recommendations about complex system functionality and operation, technology vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
Meet the Computer Engineering basic education requirement through either an acceptable engineering degree; or a qualifying combination of education and experience, including one of the stated alternatives (professional registration or licensure, passing the FE or other qualifying written examination, at least 60 semester hours of specified coursework, or a qualifying related curriculum and professional engineering experience).
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Complete and certify an Optional Form 306 if given a conditional offer.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
Complete pre-employment drug testing and submit to random drug testing thereafter.

Responsibilities

Conduct studies of telecommunications, computer engineering and science, information security, cybersecurity, and related technical data to identify potential technology vulnerabilities.
Evaluate technical data and identify effective vulnerability mitigation techniques and strategies.
Develop regulatory policy with general guidance from senior officials.
Evaluate trade matters, including imports and exports, and help remediate technical and policy disputes between interested parties.
Review prior regulatory and policy cases for precedents, approvals, and denials.
Resolve outstanding interagency issues, rarely involving senior Departmental officials.
Prepare technical analysis papers for escalation to interagency committees and provide case information and analysis to interagency parties.
Represent the Office and the Department's position at interagency meetings.
Serve as the Office liaison with industries on imports, acquisitions, or uses involving technology and services under Department of Commerce jurisdiction.
Integrate U.S. industry's economic and regulatory concerns into Department regulations.
Address complex and detailed questions from peers, federal agencies, professional organizations, industries, and the general public using engineering skills and risk-mitigation mechanisms.